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Thailand-Cambodia border pacts caught in political crossfire

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Two decades-old Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Thailand and Cambodia, designed to resolve land and maritime boundary disputes, have become a flashpoint in Thailand's domestic politics.
Right-wing nationalists and opposition parties are vehemently demanding the termination of these MOUs, citing concerns over potential territorial loss, compromised sovereignty (especially regarding the 1:200,000 French map and maritime resources), and alleged unconstitutional approval processes.
A recent parliamentary session was controversially halted to block a motion aimed at terminating the MOUs, revealing the ruling Pheu Thai government's struggle to manage the contentious issue amidst border tensions and its own political vulnerabilities.
While critics fear sovereignty loss, the Foreign Ministry defends the MOUs as essential and functional mechanisms for joint border surveys and dispute resolution, warning that their revocation would undermine established frameworks and progress.